Today, trying to eliminate some cable mess on my desktop, I connected my little speaker monitor to the magni pre-out instead of using the monitor internal DAC... The speaker are B&W MM1, 10y old, out of production... Not the best monitor out there, but.... Youthful mistake....anyway... WOW! the...

I don't know if it's manageable on android side, but with some DAC models you can choose what to do with charging. For example, with ifi nano bl, if you turn on the DAC before connecting to the player, it works only on internal battery and there's no charge over USB. Fiio q5, instead, has two...

I have Sony mdr 1a, bought used like new for around 60€, and I really like it with metal. If you can find a pair of 1a or 1am2 you cannot go wrong

3.5mm Some reviews here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tempotec-v1-a.23908/reviews

I'm looking for the exact same device for my IFI nano bl. Hiby r3, m0 and AP80 are a good choice, but take a look at the Tempotec v1: only a digital transport (USB, coax and BT), 2 sd cards and little form factor (not as little as m0)

I agree with you from 2 to 5.... but I love so much its sound signature that I can pass over that little problem. Tidal and Spotify are the most annoying things, but solved with IPhone linked to an Ifi nano BL

I also want to upgrade from a DT990 to 1990 specifically for metal. I'm looking for even more separation, clarity in the cymbals, fast double kick pedal, guitar strings vibration......

Buy a Schiit stack! You can start from the new Modi and Magni 3 at, around, 200$ / €

I put some creative aurvana (CAL) pads on, some weeks ago, after using msr7 pads for around a year.. to my ears, CAL pads are very similar to stock pads soundwise, but way more comfortable. Msr7 result in a more "open" sound, with less bass and more detail in the medium. I cannot say that I...

Wow, your combo seems perfect! Do you need an OTG cable or it's a simple USB-USB?

Ok...so I can look for a custom 3.5 trrs-> 4.4mm balanced adapter and use 4.4mm standard cables. And what about an adaptor like this for the 2.5mm that I already have...

Hi! I've bought an used (like new!) Nano BL last week.. Paired with iPhone 5-Tidal and with a Schiit Magni 3 desktop amp.. Wow! It instantly replaced the schiit Modi2. Just a question, now, about the 3.5 balanced port.. it's hard to find cables o adaptors. Do you have any suggestion?

Inverter to UPS to Schiit?

Speaking about sound quality, this is my favourite DAP, but honestly, I can't suggest it for TIDAL or other online use..

I'm also looking for a replacement one. Bought the DAP used and there's no cable included